What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician - Assembly position at Safran?
Job Description
Repairs Safran Helicopter Engines USA family of engines and performs maintenance of engines, subassemblies, and components
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with hand tools, measuring equipment, balancing and grinding machines to assemble modules and engines.
- Works with repair manual and internal documentation to accept or reject individual components in a module.
- Required “On Call” duty.
SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develops procedures; identifies problems; recommends solutions; recommends expenditures.
- Chooses from prescribed methods to fulfill project objectives, with short-term review by MRO Engine Shop Lead. Divulging confidential and/or sensitive information could lead to damage to reputation and/or competitive posture of the company. Errors may lead to high risk of major damage to the organization resulting in the need to create an entirely new approach.
- Provides “On the Job” training to technicians when required
Job Requirements
- Certificate from college or technical school preferred
- 3 to 5 years of experience in aviation preferred
- Basic Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills that are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.
Candidate skills & requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES – Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities
- Certificate from college or technical school preferred
- 3 to 5 years of experience in aviation preferred
- Basic Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills that are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and talk or hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
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